The Structure of English Clauses (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781138919167)

First published in 1980, this book provides a clear and practical introduction to a wide variety of English structures. It concentrates on a large and crucial area of English grammar, which covers units of higher rank than words, and structures that have verbs rather than nouns as their nuclear elements. This is a book that will encourage a realistic, exploratory and investigative attitude towards the English language.